Easy Baked Chicken with Zucchini Recipe
Easy Baked Chicken with Zucchini is a simple sheet-pan dinner.Season chicken, zucchini, squash, and tomatoes with garlic and Italian herbs.Bake at 400°F until the chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 zucchini sliced into half-moons
- 2 yellow squash sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Shredded Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the sea salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Drizzle half of the olive oil over a large rimmed baking sheet, spreading it lightly across the surface.
- Pat the chicken dry. Season both sides with part of the prepared seasoning mixture.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken pieces on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Add the sliced zucchini, yellow squash, and grape tomatoes around the chicken.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the chicken and vegetables.
- Sprinkle the remaining seasoning mixture evenly over the vegetables.
- Bake the Easy Baked Chicken with Zucchini Recipe for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) at its thickest point and the vegetables are fork-tender.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded Parmesan over the hot chicken and vegetables before serving.
Notes
You can easily increase the amount of chicken or vegetables for a larger meal. Just avoid overcrowding the baking sheet; use two pans if necessary.
Bell peppers, red onion, asparagus, mushrooms, or broccoli can be added for even more variety.
For additional flavor, finish the dish with fresh basil, parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice, or red pepper flakes.